THE ARRIVAL has attracted media attention from around the globe but bosses have warned against any hopes of "overnight success".
Group CEO, Mohammed Sharaf told Radio 4 that making a profit will "be a challenge.." He said: "This is a long term project and in many ways a transformational project. For may it will be a change in thinking."
THE MV Koutalianos became the largest ever cargo vessel to call the UK’s Port of Tilbury last week. Collecting 50,000 tonnes of barley destined for Saudi Arabia, the shipment was part of a contract Tilbury has with Glencore Grain UK Ltd. Weighing in at 93,000 tonnes and measuring 230 metres in length, the size of two football pitches laid end-to-end, the arrival of the post-Panamax sized MV Koutalianos required careful planning to ensure her safe arrival into the port.
ONLY FOUR companies throughout Kent and Essex have been successful in obtaining much needed business loans. The Tiger scheme was launched in a blaze of glory but after several months, £19 million (of the £20 million on offer) remains unclaimed. YT wrote about the dearth of successful bidders a few months ago. This week, we made a follow up enquiry and learned that only two companies had succeeded in Thurrock and just two for the whole of Kent.
HAULIER and shipping group, Charles Gee has called in the administrators after trading for 126 years.
The company, which has a base in Tilbury, transports...
TWO energy projects in Thurrock have been named on a list of schemes to secure government funding guarantees. The Gateway Energy Centre in Corringham, is a 900-megawatt gas-fired power station which would generate enough electricity for one million homes.
UK PORT operator Forth Ports has taken delivery of its first Liebherr LHM 550 mobile harbour crane at the Port of Tilbury. The Liebherr crane, delivered fully assembled, will be used for the handling of bulk and containerised cargo.
THE AWARD-winning Thurrock company LG Networks is hosting a technology innovation day at Orsett Hall on Wednesday October 16th. The event will be a great opportunity to see the latest ideas for cashless catering systems, fast Wi-Fi and interactive whiteboards.
THE 'DP World London Gateway' locomotive is set to become a familiar sight on services operated by DB Schenker Rail UK who have reaffirmed their commitment to running trains to and from the port by announcing regular services to Trafford Park and Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal from day one of operations.
TORY MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, Stephen Metcalfe MP demonstrated support of The Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installers, as he officially became their second patron. Staunch supporter of the UK’s Small business population, Stephen is keen is work with The iKBBI, not only to help professional tradesmen to be the best they can, but to also support the industry to improve standards in general and reduce the number of complaints received each year – a staggering £69m reported in 2011-12.
A NEW organisation for enterprising women in the Thurrock area is launching on 10 October 2013 at Orsett Hall Hotel. Jo Curtis, an Essex-based entrepreneur who ran her own successful wedding photography business and now runs the hugely popular WIBN (Women in Business Network) groups in Billericay, Brentwood, Leigh-on-Sea and Southend is launching the new group in Thurrock.
FULL plans have been created for the conversion of the existing building including the building of a new mezzanine, new roof design, changes to elevations to the design shown in the featured graphic plus extensive external plant areas and a 3 metre security fence, vehicular access and vehicle lock, and all necessary planning consents were granted against these plans was granted on 3rd April 2013.
INTU Lakeside is introducing a new scheme to stamp out illegal and inconsiderate parking and ensure designated spaces for disabled shoppers and parents with children are kept free for the right people. With 13,000 free parking spaces to manage, minimising congestion and maximising safety remains a key focus for the shopping centre and this new initiative is expected to vastly improve shoppers’ experience of visiting by car.
SMALL businesses across Thurrock are being warned they do not have to pay another organisation to apply for rate relief of up to 100 per cent. Thurrock Council has received some requests, from agents, for Small Business Rate Relief (SBRR) to be applied to local businesses.
THE Zim Rotterdam called in at DP World London Gateway port on Friday evening to undergo required maintenance. The 10,000 TEU ship will be the largest ever cargo vessel to enter the Thames and was expected alongside London Gateway at 19.00 hours.
THE exciting new leisure development will create a series of outdoor spaces, the focal point of which will be a large town square around which a wide range of new leisure and restaurant uses will be provided over two levels. The public spaces will host an exciting events programme which may include farmers’ and Christmas markets, street theatre, music shows and live screenings of big sporting events throughout the year.
